Transcript: U.S.S. Quirinus NCC 83942
 SD: 10303.17 
Episode One: Thunder on the Horizon

Summary: The crew is en route to Gelia Prime to assist in the set up of the new Duckblind Observation Station to monitor a pre-warp civilization that seems to be around 20th century technological development.
Host SM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Quirinus drops out of warp in the Gelia Star System, approaching Gelia Prime at full impulse to achieve orbit.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On Bridge:: FCO: lay in standard orbit.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::at the operations console on the bridge::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::In office going over the last few days physic reports, thinks to himself whew will this stuff ever end?::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
<FCO_Joe>:  Aye Sir.
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::in Cargo Bay supervising equipment loading::
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The blue-gray world of Gelia Prime glimmers in the light of the system's star on the view screen, increasing rapidly in size as the sleek Quirinus approaches.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
<FCO_Joe>::lays in standard orbit::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Hail the duckblind.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge next to the captain:: Sulek: I trust this will be an uneventful mission. I've had enough excitement for a while ::dryly::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: strides off turbo lift, onto bridge :: All: Good morning...
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
COM:  Duckblind:  Hello, anybody home?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I too am ready for the mundane.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods at the CSO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Nods at Kraight::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: walks over to Science One and begins routine scan of planet ::
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The image of Gelia Prime is replaced by that of a human female - brunette, in her mid thirties.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
<FCO_Joe>CO: Standard orbit achieved Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::eyes dilate in response::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks up at the view screen::
Host Sabrina says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Greetings, Quirinus, I am Sabrina Jensen of the Gelia Prime Duckblind Facility. I'm pleased to see you've arrived on schedule. Our last visitors, a non-Starfleet ship, were a few days late.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::Finishes reports, and prepares to send his report to the captin and enter all notes on perm. physc records ... thinks I had better send a report to Starfleet medical on the physcological effects of this "Ghost"::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::wonders who their last visitors were::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising:: COM: Sabrina: I am Captain Sulek of the USS Quirinus.  We have your sensor equipment and stand ready for further instructions.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: Pangborn to Telarus, status of the equipment, is it ready for transfer?
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, nothing unusual on the planetary scan. No indication that the Gelians have detected us.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::points to Pangborn:: COM Sabrina: This is Commander Pangborn. He will head the away team.
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: Yes sir
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Understood.
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Nods:: COM: Quirinus: Pleased to meet you both. We're transmitting coordinates. It is important that you do not beam anywhere else for the time being. We request that you send down the away team first with the proper tools for setting up ... we're not entirely ready just yet.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Nods in greeting:: COM: Sabrina, nice to make your acquaintance. I'll be seeing you on the surface.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Sabrina: We are prepared to make physical alterations to the AT if you believe that is necessary.
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: steps down to command level ::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Shakes her head with a light quirk of her mouth:: COM: Quirinus: Not at all Captain, unless you all were planning a visit to Operen?
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I'd like to suggest a precaution.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Sabrina: No visits, just the install and delivery.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Yes, Lt.
Host Sabrina says:
@ COM: Quirinus: All right then. Coordinates should have been sent by now. We await your arrival. ::Ends comm.::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
Captain, I recommend that all away team members be equipped with subcutaneous transponders for location and beam out in an emergency.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods in approval at the CSO’s suggestion::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CO: This is a highly paranoid culture, and unexpected contact with us could do irreparable damage.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Quite, logical.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*/OPS/CSO: Report to the transporter room ::nods at Kraight and Cherry. Looks like the fun is starting ::overhears:: Sulek: Transponders captain? I can inform medical.
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: Enters sickbay::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: looks at the XO incredulously::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: See to preparations and beam down ASAP.
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir.  :: turns to Sheridan ::  Watch the fort, Ensign.
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: grabs tricorder and heads for the turbo lift ::
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: Heads towards transporter room after grabbing equipment::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: hides a grin from the operations officer:: *MO*: Bring subcutaneous transponders with you to the transporter room. I'd like the team outfitted with them.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: Finishes report, for Starfleet, sends to them, the Captain and  to the xo and sends it to his consol:: Computer encode message for medial personal only, or those with proper security clearance.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The transponders make sense.  Munro can inject them in the Transporter room before beam down, I believe.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: follows the CSO hoping she isn't actually beaming down there with the AT::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: enters the turbo lift with the others:: Sulek: I'll keep you appraised The transponders have been ordered
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I would expect nothing less, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: resumes his seat::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'll contact you the moment we reach the surface ::doors close::
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: enters transporter room::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  You don't mean to take me down there, do you?
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: looks sidelong at Cherry ::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: I am ready to beam down to the coordinates given with the equipment
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Mr. Kraight, I want you to oversee the installation of the upgrades ::suprised:: OPS: Is there a problem?
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: Negative Mr. Telarus, you're to remain aboard.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  No Sir.  It's just that...umm...I've never actually been on an away team before.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: takes it in stride as the doors open and the make their way to the transporter room:: OPS: You'll do fine ::smiles::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: bites her fingernails::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: Understood, which you like me to send a security detail just in case?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: follows along to the transporter room::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: Negative, there's no hostility here
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: Waits in transporter room for the others::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: I would suggest at least one incase sir I understand that there is no hostility but I will stick by your decision
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: enters the transporter room and stands on the PADD:: MO: Before we leave, implant the subcutaneous transponders in all of us ::waits::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: annoyed, dripping with sarcasm:: *CTO*: How polite of you. Pangborn out
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Umm...should I bring anything?  Tricorder?  Phaser?
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: Walks up to the members of the away team and starts with the implants::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Standard away team equipment should suffice. Please, relax. There is nothing to fear
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: heads to the Bridge::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: grabs a tricorder and phaser from a nearby locker and hesitantly steps up on to the transporter pad::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: upon arriving on the bridge, walks to command deck:: CO: Captain ::nods to Sulek:: How are things going?
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
:: finishes with the implants then turns and leaves the pad:: XO: All done sir.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
:: taps her comm. badge and confers with the replacement OPS about the frequencies of the transponders::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: At this time, all seems well.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
All: Prepare for transport. Transporter chief: Energize
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
:: transports down the equipment with the Away Team::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
:: walks out of Cargo Bay and heads into TL to the Bridge::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: nods to the Captain:: CO: Is the away team away yet?
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The AT is beamed down to the Duckblind observatory. They are greeting by a metallic, squeaky-clean command center in which seven people of various species are working. Sabrina is one of them. A giant window is beyond them, showing the Operen city below. Various monitors throughout the facility show different parts of the world.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: Soon.  Please, sit down.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Self:  Wow…  :: wanders over to the window and looks out::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ALL: Welcome to the Gelia Prime Duckblind Observatory.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: Sits down in the XO's chair, still not quite comfortable with doing so::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:: materializes:: Sabrina ::extends hand: Commander Ben Pangborn, nice to meet you in person. We have the set up equipment with us, the rest is standing by ::smiles::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Takes the XO's hand and shakes it:: XO: Sabrina Jensen. The pleasure's all mine. We should have things prepared for the arrival of the sensors in about 30 minutes.
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
:: arrives on Bridge, somewhat worried this is the first away team that he is not with Harriet::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Mr. Kraight, over see the installation ::nods at Kraight::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@:: still staring out the window in awe::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: Sir did the equipment beam down with you?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sabrina: Excellent. Our staff will be happy to assist you in any way. This is medical officer Munro, and operations officer Cherry
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
@::Has been tagging along with away team::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::nods at Sabrina in acknowledgement::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns and sees Telarus and nods::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sabrina: And our chief science officer is the one over there already working...of course :;grin:: I was hoping you’d have some time to enlighten me about the culture here
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Nods at them all. For a quick moment it seems as if she's eyeing them up::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CTO*: Affirmative
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::feels a bit uncomfortable as Sabrina looks them over::
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
@::Starts thinking about Telarus and about this away mission::
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::starts working at station::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CTO*: Make sure the remainder of it is ready to go...we should be ready for it in about 25 minutes
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::stands, and begins to pace, not even noticing that he is doing so::
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
::Shakes her head and keeps walking around checking out the place they beamed into::
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
<@>
CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: Sir we are on stand by for the rest of the equipment to be beamed down
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks around for the obvious places for the equipment to be installed::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CTO*: Good work Lt. Stand by. *Sulek*: Pangborn here Sir, everything is going according to plan
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::goes over the checks the connections::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@OPS: Go over the manifest of the equipment and make sure everything is here
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: finishes with the equipment he was working on ::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@:: walks over to Jensen ::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
Jensen: Dr. Jensen, I am CSO Kraight. Where do you want us to install the multi-spectral phase discriminator?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@XO:  Right Sir.  Just making sure they are ready for installation.  ::pulls the inventory list up on a PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn*Understood. Keep us apprised. We will beam the sensors to you as soon as site is ready.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*: Understood. Pangborn out
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
:: continues to pace, thinking to himself, I think I like the ghost better .. .naw...::
Host Sabrina says:
@ CSO: That'll be in the main satellite lab. Three levels down. But we haven't finished preparing that area.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks at Sabrina curiously::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@Jensen: I see. We'll have to store it until you are ready, then.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Wonders what kind of preparations they are making::
Host Sabrina says:
@ CSO: Shouldn't be that much longer ... do any of you have any questions about the planet? Anything you'd like to see on our viewers? ::Gestures::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks over at the views::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
<viewers>
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@Jensen: Thank you. I'd be delighted to discuss your work here as soon as the equipment is installed.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::sits back down with a sigh::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@XO: Commander, I believe we are ready for the first shipment.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Sabrina:  How do they mate?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: I'll inform the ship
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: nods ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: You seem preoccupied, Counselor.  May I be of some help?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::peers at one view screen::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Laughs:: OPS: The usual way.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Sabrina:  You've actually watched them?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@COM: Pangborn to duty OPS, transport the first batch of equipment
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::looks startled:: Co: oh, sir I am sorry its just ..., Oh, I am sure it is nothing, sir.
Host Sabrina says:
@ OPS: I haven't, but there has been some research.
Host Sabrina says:
@ OPS: It's not like we can ask them ...
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Sabrina:  Can't see into their humble abodes, huh?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<DUTY OPS> *Pangborn* Commencing first beam out now.
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: stands back, waits for the equipment to materialize ::
Host Sabrina says:
@ OPS: We could if we wanted to ... but that'd be risking a lot.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Duty OPS*: Good, Pangborn out
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks shocked as she watches a view screen::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: If it prevents you from concentrating on your duty, then it is something.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@XO:  Sir....  Can I have a word with you in private?
Host Sabrina says:
@ OPS: Are you okay?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries to look nonchalant::  Sabrina:  Just a little female trouble.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
CO: Yes, sir. ::is a little embarrassed:: I cant get this "Ghost" off my mind I just think it will be back
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Looks a bit perplexed, and shrugs:: OPS: Umm... okay.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::gives the XO an urgent sort of look::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::steps aside with Cherry:: OPS: What is it?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: It has promised us that it would return.  That is the future, however, and we can only prepare for it, not control it.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::whispers::  XO:  I swear I saw an Andorian coming out of what looked like a mine on one of the view screens.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::concerned:: OPS: How sure are you?
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
CO: True, but I was unable to help the crew with its physiological effects, and I don’t see as to where that has changed, that’s all sir.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@XO:  I'm not positive.  The image switched too fast.  But Andorians are fairly distinctive looking.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ :: frowns:: OPS: Noted. Keep watching the monitors Sabrina: Are there any other beings observing here?
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Looked lost in thought for a moment:: XO: Eh? Oh ... no. Everyone is on duty here right now. No expeditions.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: Time.  It will take time...:: he is perplexed for a moment...there is something about Sabrina...::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::nods at the XO and moves back to the bank of viewers::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@Jensen: Dr. Jensen... do your field observers utilize the infiltration suits?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::watches closely::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: Perhaps an assignment will help.  Would you check the personnel records of the lead scientists on the planet?
Host Sabrina says:
@ CSO: Yes, at all times. Why?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::looks away from her:: MO: I'd like you to take advantage of this opportunity...::whispers:: Watch the monitors closely. Let me know if you see anything suspicious
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looking for a flash of blue::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::he choose not to mention the other thing bothering him, he got a request from Starfleet to allow his father to know were he is, that can not happen::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@Jensen. Curiosity, primarily. I've never seen one in operation.
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
@::Whispers:: XO: Understood sir.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::doesn't see anything else weird and wonders if she really saw what she thought she saw::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::distracted still:: oh, yes sir
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
<CO>
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: My Kraight, come with me for a moment, I need to discuss the efficiency parameters of the main sensor array
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
CO: What am I looking for sir?
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@XO: Aye, sir. :: follows Pangborn ::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Crosses arms ... confused by the actions of the AT, and suspicious of the XO::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles at Sabrina::  Sabrina:  This must be fascinating work.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: I am unsure...there was something familiar about the scientist, Sabrina, who first contacted us.
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Arms still crossed:: OPS: It is. Most of the time.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::stands a bit off to the side and speaks quietly yet forcefully:: CSO: Mr. Kraight, can we scan the planet for alien life forms from here with out alerting the staff of the duckblind?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<alien>
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: furrows brow :: XO: Possibly... I may be able to get a message to Ensign Sheridan on the bridge using the text channel on the tricorder. Why?
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Sabrina:  I suppose it could get a bit boring at times.  Hey, what's this one doing?  ::points at one of the viewers::
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Looks at it:: OPS: Going on a Tr-Lchink. A journey of inner understanding ... they all do it in their teenaged years. Do you usually ask this many questions?
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::looks shocked:: CO: Sir! Look at this! Dr. Jensen is different...
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@Sabrina:  Oh sorry.  Fresh out of the academy and all.  ::grins::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Just do it. If not from here than the ship. We're looking for Andorians to be specific. Cherry thought she caught one on the monitors. I'm going to keep Sabrina occupied.
Host Sabrina says:
@ ::Mumbles to herself:: Yeah, it's obvious ...
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::continues to watch the viewers as if she's absolutely fascinated::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: looks surprised, but stays calm :: XO: Aye, sir.
MO_Ensign_Munro says:
@::Looks over at the viewer that she pointed to::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the file:: Jarvin: run a physical comparison of the image from the view screen and see if we come up with a match.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::moves back to the center of the room:: Sabrina: So...do you have time to discus what you're working on here? I've always been fascinated by xenobiology
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: pulls out tricorder, ambles slowly to a corner of the room out of sight of Jensen ::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::gives the XO a surreptitious shake of her head to indicate she's seen nothing untoward::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
::runs the comparison:: Computer Identify this woman
Host Sabrina says:
<Computer> CNS: Processing.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::pauses from her viewer watching to gaze out the window::
Host Sabrina says:
@ XO: Well, I should begin to look over stuff ... but I'd be glad to discuss my work later on ... maybe over dinner?
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
CO: Sir, what could have made her look so much younger?
Host Sabrina says:
<Computer> CNS: Facial analyzation and voice analysis have found one match.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Broad smile ::Sabrina; Then dinner it is.
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::ponders what a remarkably lovely planet it is and wonders if there are any beaches::
CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: taps message into text channel:  ## KRAIGHT TO SHERIDAN... RUN FULL BIOSIGN SWEEP OF PLANET. SCAN FOR ANDORIAN LIFE SIGNS. REPORT VIA TEXT CHANNEL TO MY TRICORDER. DO NOT USE AUDIO COMM. ACKNOWLEDGE. ##  ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: It is most unusual.
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
Computer: Identify
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@:: goes back to watching the viewers::
OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::is looking for a view of the mine to come up again::
CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
Computer: and bring her record up as well
Host Sabrina says:
<Computer> CNS: Target identified as one Craven, Deborah. Former Ensign, Starfleet. Previous assignment, U.S.S. Seleya, position, Engineering Officer.
Host Sabrina says:
<Computer> CNS: Current affiliation - Storm. Additional notes - Considered extremely dangerous. Use all necessary Storm precautions.
Host Sabrina says:
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CNS_Ens_Jarvin says:
CO: Captain she is not the Dr. she is part of storm
Host Sabrina says:
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